Teresa Altagracia Colon, 63, of Powder Springs passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. A native of the Dominican Republic, Ms. Colon moved to Powder Springs three years ago from New Jersey. She was a retired Machine Operator with the Leland Limited Inc. and held a Masters Degree in Journalism. Ms. Colon was a loving mother who cherished her family. She is survived by her mother, Rosa Castillo; five children, Edikson De Jesus Zaro, Julissa Zaro, Thamara Linares, Jennifer Santana and George Colon; four sisters, Matilde, Ramonita, Lusila and Marilyn; 5 brothers, Julio, Manuel, Luis, Bernardo and Wilfredo; grandchildren, Oscar, Edikson and Kandy; and 1 great grandchild, Edikson. The family will receive friends at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Friday, August 5, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.